John Smedley

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The world's finest knitwear, made in England since 1784.
JOHN SMEDLEY is a knitwear brand and manufacturer founded in 1784 at Lea Mills in Derbyshire, England. It continues to produce its knitwear at the same location and remains family-run. Its offerings focus on fine-gauge men’s and women’s knitwear made from materials such as extra-fine merino wool, Sea Island cotton, and cashmere. The brand also holds a Royal Warrant from the British royal family.

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2025
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JS by John Smedley
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An accessible diffusion line aimed at younger consumers

JS by John Smedley is the first diffusion line introduced by John Smedley for the Spring/S

JS by John Smedley is the first diffusion line introduced by John Smedley for the Spring/Summer 2025 season. At launch, it was available exclusively through the British department store John Lewis and was presented as a 13-piece capsule collection using traceable extra-fine merino produced at the Lea Mills factory. It features boxy unisex sizing and bold color combinations, and adopts circular production methods using the brand’s archived and surplus yarns, aiming to offer a more accessible entry point than the existing main line. Prices range from approximately £45 for accessories to approximately £190 for garments.

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